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1966 Map of Media

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Media
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Ridley Creek State Park and the expansive Tyler Arboretum dominate the central landscape of this Delaware County survey, illustrating a region defined by protected green spaces and institutional land use. The suburban expansion of the mid-1960s is evident in the dense residential clusters of Newtown Square, Larchmont, and Media, while older crossroads such as Gradyville and Plumsock maintain a more dispersed character.

Educational history is particularly well-represented through institutions like the Ellis School for Girls, Sleighton Farm School, and the Williamson Trade School. The transit infrastructure of the Penn Central line connects creek-side settlements like Glen Riddle, Lenni, and Wawa, where the terrain drops toward the winding Chester Creek. Notable landmarks include the Riddle Memorial Hospital and the Geist Reservoir, alongside various local churches and cemeteries that serve as vital anchors for genealogical research.